[Oddly, he likes that Ronan looks at him and sees someone that would be capable of kicking someone's ass. Adam's pretty sure he isn't, actually, but he doesn't mind the fantasy for a moment or two.]

I don't think I'd win even if I did get in a fight.

[But he's smiling still, a little unnerved by how appealing he finds Ronan's attitude. It's what he pretends he could be, if he didn't have to worry about his future - but he knows himself. He's too cautious and careful to ever be like that, even without those worries.

That doesn't mean it isn't attractive.]

But you have a solid point there. I probably have a little goodwill stored up after all these good grades.